AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 6, 2024

We also provide tips for accelerating procurement and maintaining visibility over rapidly implemented workloads. In an earlier post, we highlighted how New Mexico delivered customer-obsessed human services programs powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). The DHHS took an innovative approach to implement a solution rapidly.

Innovation 72

Innovation Procurement Professional Services Purchasing 72

GovSpend

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The answer is straightforwardthe data is sourced from the Federal Procurement Data System (fpds.gov), and there is typically a 90-day delay for Department of Defense contract data to become public. The 80/20 principle continues to align with patterns observed in federal procurement spending. Of this total, 76.7% ($579.23

Contract 52

Contract Professional Services Logistics Data 52

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A perspective by André Lima, Director for the United States During my three years as the City of Boston’s Director of Supplier Diversity, I often found myself explaining why procurement – this highly technical, often opaque process – matters to everyday people. When procurement overlooks people’s needs, public services fail.

Public Procurement 73

Public Procurement Procurement Balance Quality 73

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JULY 18, 2017

Salary: $80,244 - $95,832 annually Job Summary: The Public Works Purchasing Manager oversees city-wide procurement processes that ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and City policies and procedures. Oversees the analysis of cost, performance, quality, service and delivery.

Purchasing 100

Purchasing Management Warehouse E-procurement 100

ivalua

JANUARY 23, 2019

Axbility Consulting, a subsidiary of Ivalua European partner Axys Consultants, reinforces Ivalua’s capabilities to empower today’s Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders. Axbility will provide Certified Solution Integration & Professional Services for Ivalua across industry sectors, with a focus on organizations throughout North America.

Consulting 58

Consulting Procurement Supply Chain Professional Services 58

SmallGovCon

MARCH 26, 2025

This affiliation could lead to the small business exceeding its size for the procurement/contract. AFIC then addressed the claims and provided payments that AFIC had made, or would make, to TSS for this procurement and nine other procurements. As Winergy, LLC, SBA No. VSBC-424-P, 2025 (Feb.

Contract 66

Contract Government Contracts Procurement Evaluation 66

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Join us on November 20-21 as we dive into the future of the Federal procurement system post-election. Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. What’s next for procurement policy and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)?

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Logistics Budget Procurement 52

FedScoop

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The General Services Administration on Tuesday issued the final draft solicitation for pool 1 of its Ascend blanket purchase agreement — a governmentwide, one-stop-shop for agencies to buy cloud technologies. GSA invited those interested in participating in the Ascend BPA acquisition to review the posting on eBuy.

Purchasing 119

Purchasing Professional Services Demand Integration 119

Scottish Government Procurement

AUGUST 31, 2023

We are delighted to bring you details of the Scottish Government 18 th National Procurement Conference. This one-day event, which runs alongside Procurex Scotland, attracts over 500 cross sectoral buyers, heads of department and contract managers responsible for managing the national public procurement expenditure of £14.5+

Procurement 52

Procurement Government Government Public Procurement 52

Federal News Network

JUNE 25, 2024

Contractors trying to plan ahead often turn to procurement plans that agencies post on their websites. For more on this, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin talked with the President and CEO of the Professional Services Council, David Berteau. Tom Temin And the Professional Services Council itself had a recent conference.

Professional Services 96

Professional Services Bidder Procurement Bidding 96

ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

No organisation does everything itself, and whether we’re looking at buying raw materials, components, innovative technology, or sourcing the best in marketing or professional services, the whole process of engaging and working with suppliers must reflect this need for speed and agility. .

Collaboration 65

Collaboration Innovation Procurement Supplier 65

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Friday is the end of the beginning for the General Services Administration’s years’ long effort to develop the OASIS+ professional services contract. Tiffany Hixson is GSA’s assistant commissioner for the Office of Professional Services and Human Capital Categories in the Federal Acquisition Service. “We

Professional Services 116

Professional Services Bidding Bidder Accountability 116

Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Professional services contractors are particularly at risk, as many of their employees may be working on cost-reimbursable government contracts but may be compensated on a salaried basis. We addressed this topic in detail, here , during a prior Government shutdown.

Government 173

Government Government Price Contract 173

ivalua

MARCH 11, 2020

As we prepare to mark International Women’s Day (Wednesday, March 8th), we reached into our network of impressive female procurement executives, consultants, and thought leaders. Procurement = Impact. There are no boundaries to the value procurement can deliver.”. Why we LOVE procurement. Simrit Sandhu. Sylvie NOËL.

Procurement 10

Procurement Supply Chain Chief Procurement Officer End to End 10

SmallGovCon

JANUARY 12, 2024

White House Reveals Better Contracting Initiative Procedures for reporting on veteran-owned small businesses need improvement, according to GAO GSA finds federal tech accessibility challenges driven by lack of staff, resources Federal Real Property: Improved Data and Access Needed for Employees with Disabilities Using Secure Facilities SBA Marks One-Year (..)

Bidder 105

Bidder Professional Services Government Contracts Capacity 105

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Peter Smith, Managing Director, Procurement Excellence Ltd. The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published new guidelines on outsourcing , a document that has wide-ranging implications for every banking organisation, and requires careful consideration by procurement leaders and functions. But it seemed a bit of a cheek, really.

Procurement 56

Procurement Supplier Management Buyers 56

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

We may be approaching such a moment in the federal procurement landscape, when changes that were in the works for years converge and create significant shifts in what seems like the blink of an eye. The tectonic procurement plates have been shifting for years as multiple federal procurement vehicles are taking the next step in their evolution.

Procurement 59

Procurement E-procurement Leadership Data 59

Bonfire

MARCH 29, 2022

At Bonfire, we get to work with hundreds of public procurement professionals every day. On March 15, we brought together procurement professionals from crown corporations across Canada for a virtual roundtable discussion. What general policies do crown corporations follow when it comes to procurement, POs, and contracts?

Procurement 52

Procurement Eprocurement Purchasing Participation 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

At The Coalition for Government Procurement, we are grateful for their service and the freedoms that veterans have protected for us all. Join us on November 20-21 as we dive into the future of the Federal procurement system post-election. What’s next for procurement policy and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)?

Logistics 52

Logistics E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

APRIL 11, 2022

Implementation of the project was led by Optis’ expert consulting team with support from Ivalua professional services, allowing TELUS to streamline their procurement processes through a simplified system that manages spend, ensures compliance, provides a rich catalog of products and services, and creates a full digital record of purchases.

Procurement 52

Procurement IT Buying Process Consulting 52

ExecutiveBiz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Department of State is conducting market research to identify qualified small businesses that could provide IT professional services for the Bureau of Intelligence and Research’s Technology Innovation Office.

IT 59

IT Professional Services Purchasing Procurement 59

ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

has selected Ivalua’s platform to drive its Procurement digital transformation journey with PwC as implementation partner. is a world leading energy services group focused on delivering excellence in the oil and gas sector. in realizing its digital procurement vision.” REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Arkad S.p.A.

Procurement 52

Procurement IT Supplier Supply Chain 52

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

I get to talk with procurement teams about AWS Marketplace daily. I love this question because the answer cuts to the heart of how IT marketplaces offer a new way of approaching software procurement. I love this question because the answer cuts to the heart of how IT marketplaces offer a new way of approaching software procurement.

IT 78

IT Buyers Contract Procurement Team 78

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The final rule doesn’t contain any surprises, according to Ryan Burnette, a government contracting lawyer at Covington and former official in the Office of Federal Procurement Policy. “We’re We’re seeing DoD really just sort of fine tune some of the regulatory language,” Burnette said.”

Supply Chain 113

Supply Chain Professional Services Demand Contract 113

Government Contracts

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A New Jersey appellate court backed the Public Employees' Retirement System board's finding that a former municipal public defender is ineligible to receive pension benefits from 2008 onward, ruling that there was enough evidence to show the attorney's services were procured through a professional services contract.

Professional Services 52

Professional Services Contract Procurement 52

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Forrester identified AWS Marketplace as a leader in its most recent Forrester Wave evaluation of software as a service (SaaS) marketplaces. With Private Marketplace, procurement and IT administrators can build a customized digital catalog of vetted software from AWS Marketplace.

Government 81

Government Government Purchasing Negotiation 81

GovCon Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

billion CIO Business Operation Support Services, or CBOSS, recompete blanket purchase agreement from the Department of Energy to provide IT professional services across the DOE enterprise. Accentures federal arm has won the $3.5

IT 52

IT Professional Services Purchasing Procurement 52

ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Navy has selected Booz Allen Hamilton, KPMG and eight other companies to provide professional services in support of the Marine Corps Installment Command. Navy Purchases Support for MCICOM The services were competitively procured through a […]

Contract 52

Contract Professional Services Purchasing Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 15, 2024

This will be accomplished by thought-provoking sessions with government officials, industry experts, and legal minds who will share their expertise and perspectives on the latest procurement topics, focusing on governmentwide issues on day one, and healthcare specific issues on day two.

E-procurement 64

E-procurement Logistics Professional Services Supply Chain 64

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Michael Derrios is the senior procurement executive at the State Department. Where the rubber really hits the road and where we really save money is when I can go to 10 customers that, in real-time, have a need and a procurement action that is coming in the next couple of months or weeks and say, ‘hey, let’s talk about that.

Thresholds 98

Thresholds Category Management Procurement Chief Procurement Officer 98

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 12, 2023

For five of them, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin turned to President and CEO of the Professional Services Council David Berteau. That’s where they put procurement. Tom Temin We were speaking with David Berteau, CEO and president of the Professional Services Council. So it’s got a lot in it.

Professional Services 97

Professional Services Bidding Consulting IT 97

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 26, 2024

We are thrilled to provide a forum for Federal acquisition leaders and our members to continue to explore the theme of “What is Fair and Reasonable” when it comes to government market conditions, contract terms, procurement policies and regulations.

Supply Chain 64

Supply Chain Procurement Professional Services Leadership 64

Federal News Network

JANUARY 4, 2024

The General Services Administration got out from under one protest of a major acquisition initiative, only to be sucked right back into another protest. Thus is the always entertaining world of federal procurement — on step forward, one step back. So tune in next time for another edition of “As GSA’s Procurement World Turns.”

Bidding 105

Bidding E-procurement Consulting Procurement 105

Government Aggregator

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Federal contractors are happy to see two procurement rule changes, one for civilian agencies and one for defense. They sharply limit the government’s use of lowest-priced, technically-acceptable deals in services acquisitions. Both changes were mandated by law, but they took a while.

Networking 52

Networking Professional Services Price Procurement 52

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 1, 2023

They are choosing to procure things under already existing contracts. Every single other requirement is a requirement that they have procured in the past, and it already has vendors who are working on it now that can be looked at sometimes as a negative aspect. So we have a professional services.

Category Management 123

Category Management Professional Services Contract Participation 123

AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 26, 2024

Specific strategies for core banking providers Today, many popular core installations may already be deployed in AWS using our Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) and Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) , offering enhanced availability and resilience.

Professional Services 75

Professional Services Networking Distribution Innovation 75

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

To get a pulse check on the contracting industry, Federal Drive with Tom Temin Executive Producer Eric White talked with David Berteau, President and CEO of the Professional Services Council. He is the president and CEO of the Professional Services Council. Interview Transcript: Eric White Of course. So here we go again.

Government 105

Government Government Professional Services Buyers 105